This summer’s awards
The Hope Foundation has had a busy summer! We had no less then four nominations for two different awards ceremonies!
First up was the Tees Tech Awards. We were finalists in the Tech for Good category for our work
setting up furbdit, a partnership working to reduce digital poverty. Furbdit collects unwanted devices and IT equipment, refurbishes it and breathes new life into it to give out in the community. We collect laptops, tablets, phones, PCs – anything that can still be used and have already worked with the South Tees Paediatric Diabetes Team, Step Forward Tees Valley and are looking forward to doing even more with your donation.
Next up was the Tees Valley Civic Awards. The Hope Foundation won the business award for Helping People Learn, for our work during covid. We loaned devices and data to many of our learners so we could continue delivering courses and people could continue learning and gain qualifications, even when they couldn’t get into centre. For some, these devices were also a lifeline for keeping in touch with friends and family and being able to look after their own health online.
Our careers advisor, Kim, was also finalist in two categories: Helping People Learn and Improving Job Opportunities.
After such a difficult year it was amazing to be invited to both events and see we’re a part of great things going on in Middlesbrough
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